These 48 government organisations can see your Internet history, even if you delete it
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By Thomas Tamblyn
If you think GCHQ are the only ones that can view your browsing history you might want to think again.
The newly enforced Investigatory Powers Bill gives 48 government agencies access to your internet connection records; a log of which internet services you’ve accessed. These include which websites you’ve visited and even when you’ve used instant messaging apps.
Now that the Snoopers’ Charter has come into force the Bill is being examined with a fine toothpick to find out just what it means for us and our personal information.
In case you’re wondering just what these organisations are then you can send your thanks to Chris Yiu, a blogger who has combed through the Bill and discovered which government agencies will have access to this information.
- Metropolitan Police Service
- City of London Police
- Police forces maintained under section two of the Police Act 1996
- Police Service of Scotland
- Police Service of Northern Ireland
- British Transport Police
- Ministry of Defenc...
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